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Features 20 Tackling the Demon Crashing model helicopters is all part of the fun and misery involved in this fascinating hobby 32 3D Masters 2012 pt2 We take a look at some of the new products on show and demo’d at this year’s event 42 The Rotavator This month, our intrepid R/C helicopter expert gives instruction on how to sell a second hand machine 40 £500 prize competition Your chance to win a Blade 130X and Mini Titan Super Cobra in our big double prize competition 46 Swann Morton Joe Brown takes a trip to Sheffi eld to visit Swann Morton on the company’s 80th birthday 50 Stepping stones Our young pilot, Aaron takes the next step into the world of Blade helis 54 The Flyin’ Fish Dave Fisher takes some time out of his busy schedule to speak to Mike Williamson 58 Reaching for the sky BIg Bad Dom Mehta faces up to the fact that he has a serious case of heli addiction Regulars 04 Word of mouth The editor discusses the latest model helicopter goings on 06 Straight up The latest news from the world of R/C model helicopters 16 Cutting edge All the latest and greatest new model heli products 38 Through the lens One of our favourite shots from this month’s collection 68 In tray More of your letters, news and views 71 Coming up The RW events listing updated for the end of the 2012 fl ying season 71 Next issue What to look forward to in R/C Rotorworld issue 80 out in November 2012 72 UK buyers guide & classifi eds The best model heli shops, products and services 73 Rotorworld subscriptions Get your favourite R/C heli mag delivered to your door Reviews 10 KDS Innova 450 QS Tom Stacey ventures outside with Century UK’s latest RTF 450 option 28 Blade 130X Jamie Cole gives the Blade mCPX’s big brother a full 3D flight test 62 Mini Titan Super Cobra What do you get when you cross the Thunder Tiger Mini Titan E325 and a scale Super Cobra fuselage? The answer is this Super Combo package